State Fair Grounds Plans For Permanent City Exhibits
Des Moines reports the executive council of the state Board of Agriculture will present improvements at the state fair grounds at the December meeting. Plans include setting aside ground plats for permanent city exhibits to foster grand displays, with Waterloo already signaling intent to build a lasting structure.
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Des Moines
State Board of Agriculture
State Board
Waterloo
Supreme Court
State Bar Association
Bar Committee
Supreme Judges
Capitol
New Army Post at Des Moines Nears Occupancy
Des Moines prepares for the arrival of a cavalry squadron around late November as four stables and barracks near completion. Officers houses and a modern hospital are ready. the post will attract 1,200 residents, boost local markets, and bring visitors from other towns. Adjt. Gen. Corbin lauds the site, promising a significant, city-wide military presence and economic benefits. Also notes Tommy’s Essay on Wreachers with humorous church clergy observations.
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Des Moines
Squadron of
Cavalry
Adjt
Corbin
United States Army
Tommy
Curat
Chicago Chronicle
Jubilee Postponed at Cornell College Ceremony
The executive committee delays the semi centennial celebration at Cornell college Mount Vernon until the close of the current college year in mid June and will hold it with the annual commencement. Delayed library plans prevent laying the corner stone in mid November as hoped.
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Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Ames College adds three story fireproof addition to agricultural hall
A new three story fireproof addition to Ames College agricultural hall will be completed soon. The 60 by 100 foot building will house the department of farm mechanics with workshops on the first floor for blacksmith and carpentry, and spaces for studying farm machinery and engines. The second floor provides offices for Prof Zinthee, a lecture room, drafting room, and a machine operating room. Part of the third floor offers storage and also photographic and mailing rooms with offices for assistants.
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Ames College
Department of Farm Mechanics
Zinthee
Senator W. O. Mitchell to Move to Oklahoma City
Corning veteran Senator W. O. Mitchell plans permanent relocation to Oklahoma City. A lawyer and businessman, he has over fifty years in the community, twice served in the county legislature, and was elected speaker in his first term. He spent four years in the state senate representing the Adams Taylor district.
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W. O. Mitchell
Corning
Oklahoma City
Okla
Senate
Adams- Taylor
Prohibition Ticket Killed After Filing Deadline
Taylor county prohibition ticket was struck down before election day as filing was overlooked by the responsible parties past the required 20 day limit. Names will not appear on the ballot. Some speculate the lapse was intentional to thwart strong candidates.
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Taylor County
Prohibition
B F Haroff Arrives in Pacific Junction Revealing Burial Mystery
B F Haroff has arrived in Pacific Junction from Omaha after the Odd Fellows paid for the burial of a man who died near the depot. The deceased was identified as a member of the Buffalo Wyoming lodge, prompting the revelation that the buried man was not Haroff.
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B. F. Haroff
Pacific Junction
Omaha
Odd Fellows
The
Odd Fellows At
Buffalo
Wyo
Haroif
Supreme Court Upholds Damages for Musical Black Cat Case
Special correspondence reports Judge Ss. Weaver of the supreme court affirmed a lower court ruling awarding A G Edwards of Marshall county damages for misshipment of a Musical Black Cat with Jack Pots. The court rejected the idea that the item had no legal value as it could be considered legitimate merchandise despite gambling associations.
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Ss. M. Weaver
Supreme Court
American Express Company
Express Company
Chicago
A. G. Edwards
Marshall County
Edwards
Weaver
Marriage License Issued In Sioux City For Adopted Siblings
A 42 year old man married his adopted sister Lura Ferris aged 23 after obtaining a marriage license in Sioux City. The couple traveled from a farm near Maple Landing on the Missouri river. Lura Persinger joined the Ferris household at age eight and was later adopted with the Ferris name.
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W. A. Ferris
Sioux City
Youngest Grandmother Feeds Birthday Party News
Mrs Flora M Davis of Waverly celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of her birth with a small party. The guest of honor was her three months old granddaughter. The infant mother, Mrs. H S Palmer, is 15 years old. Mrs Davis is believed to be the youngest grandmother in the state.
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Flora M. Davis
Waverly
Davis
8. S. Palmer
Iowa State college urged to send graduates to the Philippines
President A B Storms of Iowa State College at Ames received a letter from former C Stuntz superintendent of missions of the Methodist church in the Philippines. He asks for graduates by the score to become teachers and instructors in agriculture and animal husbandry and to provide engineers for the advancement of the Philippines.
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A. B. Storms
Iowa State College
Ames
Fromer C. Stuntz
Methodist Church
Philippines
Dodd's Kidney Pills Credited With Curing McBride Boy
In St John Kansas on October 26 Mr William McBride and Mrs McBride with Jesse L Simes swore that Dodd's Kidney Pills cured their epileptic son. Dr Simes states the pills saved him as spells ceased within a week after starting treatment, a case causing neighborhood sensation.
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St. John
Kan
William McBride
Jesse L. Simes
George E. Moore
McBride
Simes
Dodd
Mrs. McBride
Miss Prettygirl Accepts Proposals After Lucky Day
A humorous note from Howston Post recalls a "mighty lucky day" for Miss Prettygirl as a man proposed and she accepted. The short item underscores the couple's good fortune and lighthearted tone.
Did You Send for That Booklet of the Numior Gold Mining Co
An ad urges readers to request a booklet from Numior Gold Mining Co at 1621 Diversey Blvd Chicago. It touts a genuine gold mine with water power claimed at 675 horsepower and promises safe investment with bank secured funds, interest and capital refund.
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Numior Gold Mining Co
Diversey Blvd
Chicago
Money easier says money easier says market easing
A reader questions the phrase money is easier in financial news and the Philadelphia Press notes debate over whether borrowing or lending conditions have truly become simpler or remain unchanged.
Bereda Manufacturing Co. Ad Promotes Antiseptic Cleanser
An undated Chicago advertisement touts an antiseptic cleanser for carpets clothes and fabrics. It claims superior furniture cleaning action removing ink and gum without harming varnish or woodwork. Includes a motto and a proverb about character.
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Bereda Manufacturing Co
Chicago
Ill
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claims Laxative Quinine Tablets
An advertisement urges curing a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises refunds if not successful and includes several quoted endorsements from newspapers and individuals, reflecting early 20th century marketing rhetoric.
Vocal testimonial endorses Dean's Kidney Pills
Reverend Jacob D. Van Doren of Fond du Lac Wisconsin describes severe kidney disorders and pain, saying Dean's Kidney Pills brought general health improvement and relief. He offers to discuss details in a personal interview. Pills sold by all dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Jacob D. van Doren
Sixth Street
Fond du Lac
Wis
Dean
Foster Milburn CO
Buffalo
N. Y
Miss Alice Bailey Recovers Using Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Atlanta woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from three years of menstrual pain and ovarian inflammation avoiding surgery. She reports weight gain and restored health after two bottles and ten weeks, urging other women to try the product.
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Alice Bailey
Atlanta
Lydia E. Pinkham
Proxuam
Alice Bartey
North Boulevard
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Iowa
Barrett
Linn County
Scott County
Dubuque
Allamakee
Davis and
Lee Counties
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van Buren
Iowa City
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Scott
Muscatine
Johnson Counties
H. R. Berry
Ty. W. Crouch
St. Louis
Milton Remley
Michell
Harrison Murray
Perry
Murray
Marston
State Agricultural College
Brode B. Davis
City Council of
Harrison
Mr. Davis
J. M. Davis
Cass County
State University of Iowa
Frank O. Lowden
Jerusalem
Red Oak
Flora Wilson
Traer
D. G. Wescott
Gladbrook
Smith McPherson
United States Supreme Court
Claytons. Cooper
New York
Cooper
West Point
Treasury
G. P. Clark
Wadena
Hay
Congress of Mothers
Iowa State Congress of Mothers
Iowa Child Study Society
M. E. Burgin
Eighth Street
State Board of Control
Cherokee Asylum
the Hospital
Oklahoma
Jack Potts
Howston Post
Kobeloff
Chicago Daily News
J. W. O'Brien
Thi Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
Putnam
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Corona Colt
Corona
Brockton
Mass
Viouch
Aead
Sawyver
Ai. M. Sawyer & Son
East Cambridge
Bass
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello
Virginia Hot Springs
Chesapeake & Ohio
Homestead Hotel
Fred Sterry
Newark
Great - West
A.X. Kellogg Einer
Iculeage
Candy Cathartigc
Rin
Sterling Remedy ‘ Co
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